Vietnam, India enjoy great foundation for stronger relations

New Delhi (VNA) – Multifaceted cooperation between Vietnam and India will provide a foundation for the countries to augment their ties, Vietnamese Ambassador Ton Sinh Thanh has said. He was speaking to reporters at the Foreign Correspondents’ Club of South Asia in New Delhi on August 10, noting that the two nations have sound and long-standing relations, with mutual trust and common interests. They also have good cooperation mechanisms and share similar viewpoints on regional and international affairs. Their defence and security collaboration is strong, as is information exchange, personnel training and facility equipment, he said. The diplomat highlighted thriving economic connections with two-way trade increasing more than fivefold over the last decade to 5.5 billion USD in 2015. India’s investment in Vietnam is expected to shoot up in the next few years with major groups like Larsen & Toubro, Birla, Adani, Shapoorji, Escorts and Eicher seeking opportunities in Vietnam. Bilateral partnerships in science-technology, especially in training, equipment purchase and joint research, along with culture and education have also been reinforced, Thanh said. He added that while Vietnam has become a dynamic economy after 30 years of extensive reforms, India has enjoyed the fastest economic growth in the world. India’s joining of free trade agreements like the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership and the India – EU free trade agreement will open up numerous opportunities for the country’s export and economic growth. All of them will substantially benefit Vietnam and India as well as bilateral ties, Thanh added. Regarding the East… [Read full story]

Vietnam and India have seen profound and comprehensive development in a wide range of fields, from politics, diplomacy, economics and trade to culture, science, education and defence, at bilateral, regional and international levels. The remark was made by Chairman of the Vietnam-India Friendship Association in Ho Chi Minh City Huynh Thanh Lap at a ceremony held in the city on August 13 to mark the 66 th anniversary of Indian Independence Day (August 15, 1947-2013). Lap underscored the close traditional relationship between Vietnam and India , which originates from both nations' similarities in history, culture, art and religion, and was…... [read more]

On the afternoon of October 3, General Giang hosted a ceremonial reception for Admiral Sunil Lanba, after which, they held talks.
Senior Lieutenant General Phan Van Giang (R) presents flowers to Admiral Sunil Lanba.
Welcoming Admiral Lanba to Vietnam, General Giang affirmed that the Indian admiral’s visit expands the Vietnam-India strategic comprehensive partnership, making contributions to the friendship, mutual trust and understanding between the two countries and their militaries. This year, Vietnam and India celebrate the 45th anniversary of diplomat ties establishment and the 10th anniversary of the signing of strategic comprehensive partnership.
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Speaking at the meetings, Cuong affirmed that the Vietnamese Party, State, People’s Army and people always bear in mind the support of India for the country’s struggle for national liberation in the past and for its current nation building cause.He said the regular exchange of high-level army delegations has proved effective, suggesting the Indian Armed Forces’ units, especially the Navy, Air Force and Army, intensify cooperation with the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA), with the focus on personnel training, exchanges of young officers, and coordination in United Nations peacekeeping missions.Indian commanders vowed to exert efforts to strengthen ties between the two…... [read more]

Nguyen Hung Quoc Dung from HCM City won the highest prize. The organizing committee also presented 7 other prizes voted on the Vietnamese Embassy’s facebook page. The oldest contestant, 77 years old, and the youngest contestant, 12 years old, also received awards. Vietnam Ambassador to India Ton Sinh Thanh said that the 200 entries received during the last 2 months reflect the interests of designers and the community to the Vietnam-India comprehensive strategic partnership. In related news, the 8th Vietnam-India People’s Friendship Festival opened in Hanoi. In his address, Minister of Science and Technology Chu Ngoc Anh expressed his belief…... [read more]

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Nguyen Phu Trong is due to pay a State visit to India from November 19-22 at the invitation of Indian Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh. Over the last 40 years and in particularly since the establishment of the strategic partnership in 2007, mutual collaboration between both nations has extended across a variety of fields. The Indian Government has always recognised the importance of Vietnam in its “Look East” Policy. The two countries share similarities and common interests and are keen to cooperate and support each other at regional and international forums. However,…... [read more]